English Explanatory Dictionary

little boys' room

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of men's room: a public lavatory intended for use by men.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A room belonging to or used by little boys, particularly their bedroom.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-little boys' room.wav

Word forms

little boys' room little boys' rooms little boy's room little boys room

Etymology

Originally from the need to find public lavatories for children, but subsequently used more broadly.

Synonyms

men's room bathroom
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